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#181: Automation Workflows with TJ Luoma
March 10th, 2014
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113 minutes
David and Katie sit down with automation guru, minister and geek TJ Luoma. We talk about his love for Keyboard Maestro and how he uses automation to make life easier.
Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!
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